SURGE CAPACITY ROSTER: Communications Specialist

UNFPA’s Global Emergency (Surge) Roster contains the various profiles of personnel needed in emergency and humanitarian situations. In the event of an emergency or humanitarian crisis, candidates who are on the Roster will be deployed to the affected country (or countries) within 48-72 hours. Candidates selected for the Surge Roster will be invited to attend a workshop and simulation exercise and will be given access to training to augment the effectiveness of the Surge team members.

Background Information

Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA County Office Representative and/or Head of Office, the incumbent will be responsible for helping to enhance the information flow and visibility of UNFPA emergency assistance while highlighting sexual and reproductive health, gender and gender-based violence in humanitarian response. Specifically, the incumbent will place UNFPA stories in digital and print media, support national efforts and local campaigns, and advise the UNFPA Representative on available opportunities to strengthen UNFPA’s media presence.

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